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Nangel Family History

Nangel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Angel, Mangel, Vangel, Nagel, Langel, Rangel, Dangel, Nansel, Gangel

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Where is the Nangel family from?

You can see how Nangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nangel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nangel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nangel families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nangel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Nangel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nangel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nangel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nangel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Nangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nangel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Nangel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Nangel. For the veterans among your Nangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nangel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Nangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nangel in 1982 was 98, and 88 in 1989.

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